Rudyard Kipling

Broschiertes Buch

American Notes (part 2) and City of Dreadful Night

From Sea to Sea Vol IX

Beschreibung

This volume features Kipling's observations from his travels. American Notes captures his sharp and often critical reflections on the United States during his visit in the late 19th century, offering a mix of admiration and critique of American culture. The City of Dreadful Night delves into the oppressive atmosphere of colonial Calcutta, blending vivid descriptions with a sense of foreboding and discomfort. Both works showcase Kipling's keen eye for detail and his ability to evoke mood through travel writing.

Autor

Rudyard Kipling (1865 1936) was a British author and poet who was born in Bombay, British India. As seen by his evocative depictions of colonial life, Kipling's early years in India had a profound influence on his later works. A large portion of his early years were spent apart from his parents; this is portrayed in his narrative "The Jungle Book." With a wide variety of works, including novels, poetry, and short tales, Kipling's creative career took off. His most famous works are "Kim," a book set in British India, and "The Jungle Book," an anthology of tales that went on to become a classic in children's literature. Kipling was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature when it was granted in 1907. Themes of imperialism, patriotism, and the intricacies of cross-cultural relationships were frequently covered in his writings. Because of his imperialist beliefs, Kipling's legacy has come under fire even though he was quite popular during his lifetime. However, his place in literary history has been cemented by his ability to fascinate readers with his storytelling prowess and his effect on adventure literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 306
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 500g
• ISBN-13: 9781434426253
• ISBN-10: 1434426254
• Artikelnr.: 33808703